Dáil Éireann debate -
Thursday, 7 Mar 2002

Vol. 550 No. 2

Written Answers. - School Staffing.

Noel Ahern

Question:

662 Mr. N. Ahern asked the Minister for Education and Science the number of teacher appointments which are being made in 2002; if a position (details supplied) in Dublin 11 is included; if not, the status of this position; and when this position will be made permanent. [8299/02]

Minister for Education and Science (Dr. Woods):

The number of teacher appointments is a matter for each VEC having regard to its staffing requirements and subject to the limits of its approved teacher allocation. I understand the post referred to by the Deputy has now been filled by the VEC in a permanent capacity.